This lovely Gingerbread house with arched windows and roofline architectural detail is located in the highly sought-after historic district near Carleton College. This lovingly maintained home and garden is situated on a corner lot, diagonal to Central Park. The home is only 3 blocks from historic Downtown Northfield, offering restaurants, coffee shops, the library, boutiques, grocery and more! It is walking distance to Cowling Arboretum, which offers 880 acres of hiking, biking, fishing, and cross-country ski trails. Entertain in one of the many spaces available: Living Room, Library, Dining Room, large backyard, or relax on one of three outdoor patios or the amazing three season porch. The 2 car, extra-deep garage is large enough for a full sized pickup truck, and boasts a beautifully finished bonus space in the upper level. This home must be seen to be appreciated. Get your showing booked today!
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$496,000
500 4th St E, Northfield, MN 55057
3beds
2,181sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1879
0.32 Acres Lot
$545,000 Zestimate®
$227/sqft
$2,383 Estimated rent
Home value
$545,000
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Extra-deep garageFull sized pickup truckCross-country ski trailsArched windowsCoffee shopsLarge backyard
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Listed by:
Jennifer Ritzman 507-298-1388,
Re/Max Advantage Plus,
The Minnesota Real Estate Team 952-649-1456
Bought with:
Carol Hong
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: 6493652
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 135.7 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.8x11.5
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 209.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x13.5
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 181.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5x14.5
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x27
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 209.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x13.5
Foyer
- Level: Main
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x6
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 241.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23x10.5
Library
- Level: Main
- Area: 209.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x13.5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 174 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5x12
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 45 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.5x6
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 240.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.5x15.5
Heating
- Forced Air, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Exhaust Fan, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator, Water Softener Owned
- Laundry: Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Features
- Basement: Block,Crawl Space,Drain Tiled,Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,181
- Total interior livable area: 2,181 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,181
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached Garage, Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Insulated Garage
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Dimensions (24x27)
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Deck, Front Porch, Screened
- Fencing: Partial,Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.32 Acres
- Dimensions: 105 x 132
- Features: Corner Lot, Tree Coverage - Medium
Details
- Foundation area: 1416
- Parcel number: 2206200028
- Zoning description: Residential-Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Age 8 Years or Less
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1879
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Other
- Gas: Natural Gas
- Sewer: City Sewer/Connected
- Water: City Water/Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: City/Northfield
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Northfield
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $227/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $480,500
- Annual tax amount: $6,292
- Date on market: 2/23/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 51 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/22/2024 | Sold | $496,000+2.3%$227/sqft |
Source:  NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6493652 Report a problem | ||
| 2/28/2024 | Pending sale | $485,000$222/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6493652 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $485,000$222/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6493652 Report a problem | ||
| 12/17/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6435243 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $485,000$222/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6435243 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2023 | Pending sale | $485,000$222/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6435243 Report a problem | ||
| 9/27/2023 | Listed for sale | $485,000+56.5%$222/sqft |
Source: NorthstarMLS as distributed by MLS GRID #6435243 Report a problem | ||
| 8/16/2012 | Sold | $310,000$142/sqft |
Source:  Lake Superior Area Realtors as distributed by MLS GRID #1937349 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,940 +21.4% | $480,500 +5.2% |
| 2024 | $6,538 +3.9% | $456,800 +9.5% |
| 2023 | $6,292 +8.4% | $417,300 +6.8% |
| 2022 | $5,804 +5.1% | $390,900 +11.1% |
| 2021 | $5,524 -0.5% | $351,900 +6.2% |
| 2020 | $5,550 | $331,300 +1.6% |
| 2019 | $5,550 +0.3% | $326,200 +1.6% |
| 2018 | $5,534 +1629.4% | $321,100 +5.6% |
| 2017 | $320 -93.3% | $304,000 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $4,798 | $295,900 +4% |
| 2015 | $4,798 +2.4% | $284,500 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $4,686 +6.9% | $279,900 |
| 2013 | $4,382 -35.8% | -- |
| 2012 | $6,826 | -- |
| 2011 | $6,826 +62.8% | -- |
| 2010 | $4,194 -5.7% | -- |
| 2009 | $4,446 +2.8% | -- |
| 2008 | $4,326 +0.8% | -- |
| 2007 | $4,290 +26.5% | -- |
| 2006 | $3,390 +23% | -- |
| 2004 | $2,756 +29% | -- |
| 2003 | $2,136 +4.3% | -- |
| 2002 | $2,048 -22.5% | -- |
| 2001 | $2,644 | -- |
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Neighborhood: 55057
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